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Bufumbira

Cross-border highland variety grown in southwestern Uganda and northern Rwanda.

At a glance

Origin
Uganda / Rwanda border
Region
Africa

Best uses

All-purpose

About this variety

Cross-border highland variety grown in southwestern Uganda and northern Rwanda.

Bufumbira is classified as a africa variety, primarily used for all-purpose. For agronomic specs, breeder details, and trial data not yet captured here, refer to the source registries linked at the bottom of this page.

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Frequently asked questions about Bufumbira

What is Bufumbira potato?+

Bufumbira is a africa potato variety originating from Uganda / Rwanda border. Cross-border highland variety grown in southwestern Uganda and northern Rwanda.

What is Bufumbira potato best used for?+

Bufumbira is best suited to all-purpose. Cross-border highland variety grown in southwestern Uganda and northern Rwanda.

Where is Bufumbira grown?+

Bufumbira is most commonly grown in Africa, with original release from Uganda / Rwanda border. Cross-reference our country profiles for production data.

Sources & methodology

Variety profiles aggregate data from CIP Lima genebank, ICAR-CPRI variety catalogue, EU Common Catalogue, USDA PVPO, AHDB Potato Variety Database, NIAB, NAK Netherlands, the Potato Pedigree Database, national breeding programmes (CAAS, EARO, BARI, INTA, EMBRAPA, INIFAP, IHAR-PIB, VNIIKKH), and peer-reviewed literature in Potato Research and the American Journal of Potato Research.

Updated May 2026 · Reviewed by Potatopedia editorial team.

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